Novi BMW iX3

Vabljeni na naelektreno dogodivščino z novim BMW iX3, na katero vas bo popeljal generalni direktor BMW Slovenija Christopher Puth.



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Munich. Electric mobility by BMW i is conquering the third dimension. Within the framework of the #NEXTGen 2020, the BMW Group will present the first electric drive system for a wingsuit with which the centuries-old dream of flying can be realised in a completely novel way. The innovative drive module and the likewise entirely newly designed wingsuit were developed in a cooperation between BMW i, Designworks and the professional wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann from Austria. His maiden flight with the Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i was visually captured in an elaborately staged video documentation. The spectacular film, which will be seen for the first time in the run-up to the #NEXTGen 2020, shows impressively how BMW eDrive technology is able to make a lasting change to the individual mobility experience – not only on the road. 

At the #NEXTGen 2020, the BMW Group will be showing in a variety of ways how the company is pressing ahead with the change in the global automotive sector. Initiatives and commitments will be presented, in which a close exchange with pacesetters from other sectors lead to new perspectives. In addition, the BMW Group will present the latest new products as well as innovative technological developments and vehicle concepts for the future of individual mobility.

The main focus is on the technological field of electric mobility, in which the BMW Group with its development and production know-how and the largest choice of electrically powered drive systems is one of the world’s leading suppliers. Since the market launch of the all-electric BMW i3 (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 13.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) in 2013, the components comprising electric motor, power electronics, charging technology and high-voltage batteries have undergone continued further development. The new BMW iX3 (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 17.8 – 17.5 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km), features the meanwhile fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology, which is characterised by optimised energy efficiency and power density as well as an exceptionally compact design.

Compact drive system, optimised design, unique flying experience.

The long-term experience and the BMW i brand’s pooled development competence have now been utilised in a completely innovative way. The result is an extremely powerful, compact and light drive and energy storage package for a unique flying experience with the Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i. The fly unit of the Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i comprises two encased carbon propellers, so-called impellers, each delivering a power output of 7.5 kW, a speed of around 25,000 rpm and a total output of 15 kW, which is available for approximately 5 minutes. The design of the drive unit and the likewise exclusively developed wingsuit is the result of a cooperation between Peter Salzmann and the creative team from Designworks. The BMW Group subsidiary has strongly influenced the BMW i brand’s design from the outset, applying its creative capabilities not only in the automotive sector, but also on behalf of numerous international clients from other branches of industry.

Around 3 years passed from the idea of a wingsuit flight with electric extra boost to the premiere in the Austrian alps. During this time the air sports pioneer Peter Salzmann and his partners at BMW i and Designworks worked jointly on the details of the suit and the drive system. The electric twin-propeller drive system including an energy storage unit were perfectly integrated into the front of the wing suit. The tests in the wind tunnel at the BMW Group Aerodynamics Testing Centre in Munich were a significant part of the development programme for the project.

The jump from a helicopter, the flight with BMW eDrive technology, the landing with a parachute.

The project Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i was triggered by Peter Salzmann’s aspiration to raise wingsuit sport to a new level. The 33-year-old Austrian is a skydiving instructor and has meanwhile also made base jumping and skydiving his profession. In addition to skydiving training and wingsuit flying, his repertoire includes film stunts and show appearances.  When jumping from cliffs or out of an aircraft, Salzmann uses the textile layer stretched between the arms and legs of his wingsuit as a paraglider that allows him to generate a horizontal flight movement from the fall velocity and the airflow. With each metre of descent, up to three metres of horizontal flight can be achieved. Wingsuit skydivers can reach speeds of more than 100 km/h.

The aim of the electric drive system is to increase the performance of the wingsuit in order to achieve a better constant glide flight, thus allowing longer distances to be covered. Upon activation, Salzmann explains, the pilot experiences immediate acceleration, allowing them to fly at speeds of more than 300 km/h. For the maiden flight with the Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i Salzmann was flown by helicopter together with two other wingsuit pilots over the mountain tops of his Austrian homeland. Directly after the jump from an altitude of 3,000 metres, all three flew in formation in the direction of a mountain massif. With the aid of the electric drive Salzmann accelerated faster than his colleagues and was able to fly across the peak in steep flight. After flying a further curve, he met up with the other two pilots who had flown in glide flight around the mountain. The three wingsuit pilots finally opened their parachutes and landed at the agreed destination.

Following the successful premiere, Peter Salzmann and the experts at BMW i and Designworks continued their development work on the world’s first electrically powered wingsuit. The Austrian is firmly convinced that electric drive technology will shape the future, not only on the road but also in the air. To him, the project Electrified Wingsuit by BMW i demonstrates perfectly which previously undreamt-of possibilities can become reality with the help of electric mobility.

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• Popolna električna mobilnost praznuje premiero v modelu BMW X – sploh prvem BMW iX3 (kombinirana poraba goriva: 0,0 l/100 km (WLTP); kombinirana poraba električne energije: 18,6-19 kWh/100 km (WLTP); kombinirane emisije CO2: 0 g/km (WLTP); kombiniran električni doseg 450−459 km (WLTP)). Užitek v vožnji brez lokalnih emisij dopolnjuje športno zmogljivost, po kateri slovi BMW, pa tudi udobje, vsestransko funkcionalnost in prostornost zelo uspešnega BMW X3. Zadnja faza uvedbe strategije elektrifikacije BMW Group, ki je v teku; tehnološko strokovno znanje, pridobljeno v razvoju avtomobilov BMW i, je prvič uporabljeno v popolnoma električno gnanem modelu jedrne blagovne znamke BMW.
  
  
• Novi BMW iX3 je prvi model blagovne znamke, ki ga bodo v proizvodnem obratu Shenyang v provinci Liaoning na Kitajskem izdelovali tudi za izvoz. Svoj vstop na trg bo začel na Kitajskem konec leta leta 2020. V Sloveniji bo na voljo od konca januarja 2021.
  
  
• Strateški pristop "Power of Choice/moč izbire" zajema širok spekter zahtev strank in zakonskih predpisov po vsem svetu: BMW X3 je prvi model, ki bo na voljo z bencinskim ali dizelskim motorjem in priključnim hibridnim ali popolnoma električnim pogonskim sistemom.
  
  
• Novi BMW iX3 utira pot tehnologiji BMW eDrive pete generacije. Znaten napredek je bil dosežen v smislu gostote moči, dosega delovanja, mase, prostorske zahteve namestitve in prilagodljivosti. Gostota moči električnega pogonskega sistema se je povečala za 30 odstotkov v primerjavi z obstoječimi popolnoma električnimi vozili BMW Group; gravimetrična energijska gostota (shranjena energija na gram baterije) visokonapetostne baterije na ravni celic se je izboljšala za 20 odstotkov. Najnovejše različice elektromotorja, močnostne elektronike, tehnologije polnjenja in visokonapetostne baterije (vsi sestavni deli so rezultat internega razvoja) bodo od leta 2021 vgrajene tudi v modelih BMW iNEXT in BMW i4.
  
  
• Zaradi visoko integrirane tehnologije pogonskega sistema se je učinkovitost bistveno izboljšala v primerjavi z BMW i3. Elektromotor, močnostna elektronika in menjalnik so prvič razporejeni v sredinsko nameščenem aluminijastem ohišju. Visokonapetostna baterija BMW eDrive pete generacije z najnovejšo tehnologijo baterijskih celic in bruto energijsko vsebnostjo 80 kWh omogoča doseg delovanja do 460 kilometrov v skladu s predpisanim novim preskusnim postopkom WLTP. BMW Group stalno spremlja upoštevanje skladnosti z okoljskimi in socialnimi standardi v postopku oddaje javnih naročil za litij in kobalt, ki se uporabljata v baterijskih celicah.
  
  
• Na novo zasnovan elektromotor BMW eDrive pete generacije proizvede največjo moč 210 kW/286 KM in 400 Nm največjega navora. Od 0 do 100 km/h pospeši v 6,8 sekunde (za primerjavo ima BMW X3 30i: 6,4 sekunde), njegova največja hitrost (elektronsko omejena) pa je 180 km/h. Princip zasnove sinhronskega motorja z vzbujalnim tokom zagotavlja optimiziran razvoj moči, inženirjem pa omogoča, da se izognejo uporabi redkozemeljskih elementov.
  
  
• Obseg uporabe različnih stopenj rekuperacije omogoča izbiro med zelo očitnim občutkom vožnje z enim pedalom (one-pedal feeling) z obsežno rekuperacijo energije v potisnem pogonu in med zaviranjem v položaju izbirne ročice B ter prilagodljivo rekuperacijo, vključno s funkcijo jadranja v položaju vožnje D. Stopnjo rekuperacije je mogoče prilagajati v treh fazah. Prilagodljiva rekuperacija izboljšuje udobje vožnje in učinkovitost s prilagajanjem regeneracije zavorne energije in funkcije jadranja neposrednim voznim razmeram.
  
  
• Prenos moči na zadnji kolesi prinaša klasično vozno izkušnjo BMW. Edinstvena kombinacija nizke porabe električne energije in visoke zmogljivosti polnjenja omogoča potovanja na dolge razdalje pri velikih povprečnih hitrostih. Prilagodljivo podvozje (standardna oprema) optimizira športno odzivnost in udobje.
  
  
• BMW IconicSounds Electric. Na novo razvita zvokovna sled električno gnanih modelov BMW doživlja svoj prvenec v BMW iX3 in dodaja novo čustveno globino vozni izkušnji. Zmogljiv zvok pogona je na voljo v avtomobilih z izvedbo opreme "Impressive". Nezamenljiva kompozicija ob zagonu in deaktiviranju električnega pogonskega sistema, razvita v sodelovanju s Hansom Zimmerjem.
  
  
• Izdelki in storitve za polnjenje po meri: kartica BMW Charging omogoča preprost in udoben dostop do trenutno več kot 450.000 javnih polnilnih postaj po vsem svetu; novi prilagodljivi hitri polnilnik, ki omogoča uporabo različnih tipov vtičnic, in zasebne stenske polnilne postaje (BMW Wallbox) visoke zmogljivosti so na voljo kot dodatna oprema. Individualne paketne ponudbe zagotavljajo optimalno rešitev polnjenja za vse potrebe strank.
  
  
• Nove digitalne storitve iz BMW Connected Charging* v avtomobilu in prek aplikacije spodbujajo uporabniku prijazno električno mobilnost in izboljšajo načrtovanje navigacije, vključno s priporočili za postanke, da lahko uporabniki napolnijo baterije svojih avtomobilov. Navigacijski sistem med potovanjem samodejno vključi premore za polnjenje visokonapetostne baterije (vključuje podrobne informacije o posameznih polnilnih postajah) v načrtovanje poti in izračun časov prihoda.
  
  
• Optimiziran koncept shranjevanja energije zdaj vozilu omogoča najv. moč polnjenja do 150 kW na hitrih polnilnih postajah DC; ponovno polnjenje od 0 do 80 odstotkov zmogljivosti visokonapetostne baterije traja le 34 minut, nadaljnje 10-minutno polnjenje pa prinaša 100 kilometrov dodatnega dosega (po WLTP). Stranke BMW iX3 uživajo posebej ugodne tarife odjema električne energije na hitrih polnilnih postajah IONITY s postavkami, odvisnimi od porabe (npr. 0,29 EUR za kWh v Nemčiji).
  
  
• Značilna sorazmerja modela BMW X se združijo s posebnimi oblikovnimi značilnostmi vozila z električnim pogonom. Inovativna aerodinamična platišča BMW: 19-palčna aluminijasta platišča nove oblike za zmanjšanje zračnega upora so del standardne opreme.
  
  
• Premijski ambient v notranjosti s posebnimi poudarki modela. Uporabniku prijazen potniški prostor s spremenljivimi možnostmi uporabe in visoko stopnjo udobja za pet oseb je odlična rešitev za vsakodnevne vožnje in daljše razdalje; prostornino za nakladanje je s 510 litrov mogoče razširiti na kar 1.560 litrov.
  
  

• Daljnosežna standardna specifikacija (oprema "Inspiring") vključuje kovinsko barvo zunanjosti, LED-žaromete, avtomatsko klimatsko napravo s tripodročnim upravljanjem ter funkcijama predgrevanja in predkondicioniranja, avtomatsko delovanje vrat prtljažnika, panoramsko stekleno streho, Driving Assistant Professional in ambientalno razsvetljavo. Opcijska izvedba opreme "Impressive" prinaša tudi 20-palčna aluminijasta platišča, akustično zasteklitev, športne sedeže, oblazinjenje iz usnja Vernasca, projektor BMW Head-Up, parkirnega asistenta Plus in sistem za prostorski zvok Harman Kardon.

• BMW Live Cockpit Professional z BMW Maps, navigacijskim sistemom v oblaku, in BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant sta na voljo standardno. Integracija pametnih telefonov s predpripravo Apple CarPlay in Android Auto*, Remote Software Upgrade in digitalne storitve iz BMW Connected Charging* so prav tako del standardne ponudbe.
  
  
• Izjemne okoljske poverilnice zahvaljujoč zavezanosti trajnosti v celotni vrednostni verigi. Vpliv emisij CO2 BMW iX3 v njegovem celotnem življenjskem ciklu je bistveno manjši kot pri BMW X3 xDrive20d; pri uporabi električne energije za polnjenje iz energetske mešanice v EU je vpliv zmanjšan za 30 odstotkov, pri izključni uporabi mešanice obnovljivih virov energije pa je vpliv zmanjšan za približno 60 odstotkov.

^{*Storitev ni na voljo na slovenskem trgu.}

Hello everyone! A very warm welcome to the world premiere of the BMW iX3.

At BMW, we have always been at the forefront of sustainable mobility. We continue to push forward at a fast pace – always focusing on the needs of our customers.

Already back in 2007, we began a new era of sheer electric driving pleasure with “project i”. And around 180,000 customers of the fully electric BMW i3 are proof of this. Today, with our broad range of plug-in hybrids, customers can enjoy electrified driving in all of our model segments.

Now we are rapidly expanding our line-up of pure electric vehicles: Just think of the very cool MINI Electric – and now our first pure electric Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW iX3. Next year you can look forward to the BMW i4 and the iNEXT. And I promise you, there will be many more to come.

Our timing is perfect, because customer demand is rising.

And with convenient charging solutions at home or at work, we will boost demand even more.

At BMW, we think well beyond the vehicle itself. For us, it's all about making a true difference. And that's why we have decided to implement a completely new and even more comprehensive strategy for sustainability.

We will focus on three areas:

1. To further strengthen our position as a role model when it comes to sustainable, resource-saving production.
2. Creating a sustainable, CO₂ neutral supply chain.
3. The utilization phase of our vehicles concerning CO₂ emissions. We will further reduce our CO₂ emissions, even beyond the EU target.

All of this shows: We consistently take a sustainable approach across the entire value chain. This is what sets us apart.

Here are a few examples which underline this:

In production, we reduced our CO₂ emissions per vehicle by 25 percent last year, compared to 2018. We are sourcing all of our external power from renewable energy.

And we are working hand in hand with our suppliers to reduce our CO₂ footprint in the supply chain. For example, the production of high-voltage batteries is very energy-intensive. We have signed contracts with all our cell suppliers: They will only use renewable energy to produce our fifth-generation battery cells. This will save around ten million tons of CO₂ within the next ten years. This is roughly the amount of CO₂ that a city like Munich - with almost one and a half million people – emits each year.

We are strongly committed to climate protection. And we put words into action: We have greatly reduced the CO₂ footprint of our vehicle fleet. In 2020 alone, we will cut it by more than twenty percent. We are achieving this by offering a wider range of electric models, and also by increasing the efficiency of our conventional engines.

In Europe we are making excellent progress: Next year, 25 percent of our fleet will be electrified. In 2025, we will reach 33 percent. And in 2030, 50 percent of our sales will be electrified.

Ultimately, it's all about the Power of Choice. Our customers will always be able to choose the right drivetrain for their particular needs.

The BMW X3 clearly embodies our strategy of intelligent and flexible vehicle platforms. We can fit this model with any drivetrain we need – and produce them on the same production line. Whatever our customers demand, we deliver. And I promise you: All variants will have the same high level of functionality, comfort and quality.

Customers can choose from a range of drivetrains, such as highly efficient diesel engines with 48 Volt Mild Hybrid support. This is an important technology for customers who drive long distances. And of course they fulfill the highest regulatory standards of real-driving emissions.

We also offer the X3 with petrol engines in four different performance levels, right up to the sporty X3 M. With the new particle filters and 48 Volt support, they are the cleanest conventional engines we have ever built.

The X3 is also available as a plug-in hybrid, making it a great choice for commuters who desire a very low CO₂ footprint.

Today we are presenting the BMW iX3, our first fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle. It is also our first model to feature our self-developed and self-produced Gen5 electric drivetrain. It is highly integrated, without any rare earth materials, and extremely efficient. The Cobalt and Lithium we use originates from only trusted suppliers.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please enjoy the world premiere of the fully electric BMW iX3!

This car has taken Efficient Dynamics to the next level. When we engineered this vehicle, our focus was on achieving an attractive range. At the same time, we are setting the benchmark in terms of efficiency.

The iX3 offers a range of more than 500 km in the New European Driving Cycle. And 460 km according to WLTP. And of course it drives like a BMW.

This creates a sweet spot for our customers: The balance of its low energy consumption and 150 Kilo-Watt fast-charging is perfect for every distance, also for long journeys. Our advanced battery technology makes all of this possible.

For us, it’s always about simplifying our customers’ lives. That’s why we created BMW Charging. In Europe, that means access to well over 150,000 charging points – and worldwide, at least double that amount. This is the most comprehensive charging network available.

We have also included a new App that recommends charging stops on long routes – showing the estimated charging time required. BMW Charging is one of the many digital innovations that we have developed for our customers.

The BMW iX3 features our latest BMW Operating System 7. This enables secure and convenient over-the-air updates. This means your system is always up to date.

Last but certainly not least, let´s talk about sound. Together with one of the world's most famous music composers – Hans Zimmer – we are developing BMW Iconic Sounds for our electric vehicles. The iX3 already features a first composition from this cooperation: Just press the start / stop button, and you will be surrounded by the full emotional thrill of electro-mobility. What a sound! I really like it. And you can look forward to even more BMW iconic sounds in the future.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

At BMW, we are fully committed to climate protection and sustainable mobility. Our aspiration is to provide sustainable driving pleasure for our customers, no matter where they are around the world.

I promise you there will be many more exciting emission-free vehicles to come. So, stay tuned. Thank you for joining us today!

Munich. Predstavitev prvega BMW iX3 bo potekala v digitalni obliki.

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Munich. The BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, facilitates locally emission-free driving in a novel and efficient form, whilst also being suitable for everyday use. A range of more than 440 km* within the legislative WLTP test cycle will be achieved with a net-battery size of 74 kWh*. The first purely electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the trailblazer for BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation, which, starting 2021, will also be deployed in the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT. For this purpose, both the drive system and the high-voltage battery unit featuring pioneering battery cell technology have been completely redeveloped. In the BMW iX3, the related advancement ensures brand-typical driving experience combined with outstanding efficiency and a novel balance of weight and range.

The BMW iX3 is yet a further milestone in the consistent realisation of the BMW Group’s electrification strategy. In 2020 the BMW X3 will become the brand’s first model available both with conventional petrol and diesel engines as well as plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive. With this “power of choice” offer, the globally operating company is taking into account the various different requirements and needs of their worldwide customers worldwide as well as maximum effectiveness in the reduction of CO2 emissions. The BMW iX3 is produced for the world market by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive in Shenyang, China.  

* = preliminary data

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The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology is the key to future-oriented sustainability for vehicles with electrified drive systems. It is the result of consistent development work within the framework of BMW EfficientDynamics and the experience gained by the BMW Group in the field of electric mobility spanning more than 10 years. All powertrain components used for BMW eDrive technology were developed solely by the BMW Group. Moreover, the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries are produced in corporately owned manufacturing facilities. In this way, the BMW Group ensures it has a decisive influence on the product properties and the quality of each component. Furthermore, the drive unit and the high-voltage battery unit are flexibly scalable in terms of power and energy content and can thus be used in various different vehicle concepts and segments.

EfficientDynamics at its best: New drive component with high efficiency and brand-typical power characteristics.  
In the BMW iX3, EfficientDynamics reaches a new level. The vehicle’s fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a drive unit in which electric motor, system electronics and transmission are brought together into a central housing. As a result, the required installation space of the drive technology and its weight are considerably reduced. The ratio between motor output and weight of the drive system improves around 30 percent compared to the previous generation.
The electric motor featured in the BMW iX3 delivers a maximum power output of 210 kW/286 hp*. The torque of 400 Nm* allows for high initial acceleration and keeps a high level even at the upper motor speeds because of exclusive BMW design measures.

A further special feature of the electric motor being deployed in the BMW iX3 for the first time is a construction method that eliminates the need for rare earth materials.

The electric motor used in the BMW iX3 transfers power to the rear wheels. This effectuates a further increase in drive system efficiency. Moreover, the range of the BMW iX3 benefits from the drive design conveying the traditional BMW rear-wheel drive experience.

High-voltage batteries with significant higher energy density and responsible use of raw materials.

The high-voltage battery unit of the BMW iX3 is integral part of BMW’s fifth eDrive generation and is based on the latest evolution in NMC-811 technology in BMW typical prismatic design. The BMW Group has outstanding development capabilities in this field. This know-how flows into precise specifications with regard to the use of materials and battery design, according to which the battery cells are produced. Consistent research and development work not only raises energy density but also constantly improves all battery cell characteristics, in particular also durability and safety. In total, the BMW high-voltage battery shows the optimum of what is possible nowadays.
At the same time the BMW engineers were able to reduce the share of cobalt contained in the battery by another two thirds. Compared to former technology used by BMW Group, the gravimetric energy density on cell level in the BMW iX3 is around 20 percent higher.

With the BMW iX3 the raw materials Cobalt and Lithium for the first time are purchased by BMW directly and then handed over to the producer of the battery cells.

In addition, scalability and the compact design of the high-voltage battery unit have been further optimised. The battery cells are grouped into modules at specialised BMW production locations and finally assembled as high-voltage battery packs aligned to each model. The high-voltage battery unit in the BMW iX3 is installed in an extremely flat position in the vehicle floor. Thanks to this arrangement, there is no loss of space for passengers and the luggage compartment compared to the conventionally powered versions of the BMW X3.

Greater range thanks to high efficiency rather than a bigger battery

With a net energy content of 74 kWh*, the high-voltage battery unit installed in the BMW iX3 achieves a range of more than 440 km* in the legislative WLTP test cycle. Within its segment, the BMW iX3 boasts not only a unique low power consumption of less than 20 kWh/100km* accordingly to the WLTP test cycle, but also stands for a novel ratio between battery size and range.
Thanks to the favourable efficiency rating of the drive components and the high energy density of the high-voltage battery unit, the BMW iX3 achieves a range that is only possible for common electric vehicles with larger and thus heavier batteries.

Positive environmental impact secured.
The “real” ecological footprint of electric vehicles is sometimes questioned, particularly in markets still having a low percentage of green electricity in the public power grid. At the BMW Group every electrified model has to proof that for the entire cycle, comprising raw material procurement, supply chain, production and usage phase as well as recycling, its CO2 balance is substantially better than the one of a conventionally powered sibling.  For the BMW iX3 the related advantage is more than 30 percent compared to a BMW X3 sDrive 20d when average European power supply is used during the car’s usage phase. If the vehicle is charged with green electricity the advantage is around 60 percent.

Furthermore, in analogy with the BMW i3 Plug&Play technology, the high-voltage battery featured in the BMW iX3 is planned for a second life as a stationary battery pack for the period following the first long life in the car. This way the already positive CO2 balance of the BMW iX3 can be further improved.

* =  preliminary data